Bladder Health
Medicines for overactive bladder, urinary tract infections and prostate-related urinary symptoms sit in this range, including Ditropan, Vesicare, Myrbetriq and Detrol for day-to-day bladder control.
Nitrofurantoin Tablets
50mg · 100mg
Nitrofurantoin tablets for bladder infections and other UTIs. It concentrates in the urine to act directly on the bacteria.
Doxazosin Tablets
1mg · 2mg · 4mg
Doxazosin tablets for an enlarged prostate and high blood pressure. It relaxes muscle around the prostate and blood vessels.
Key points
- Urgency incontinence medicines in this range include two classes: anticholinergics and beta-3 agonists.
- Urinary retention treatment depends on whether it is acute or chronic, and on what is causing it.
- This range spans three different symptom groups: bladder control, urinary infection and prostate-related urinary symptoms, not one single condition.
Overactive bladder and incontinence medicines
Oxybutynin is the anticholinergic in Ditropan, and solifenacin is the anticholinergic in Vesicare, both listed for overactive bladder. Detrol contains tolterodine, another anticholinergic, also listed for overactive bladder and urinary incontinence. Myrbetriq contains mirabegron, a beta-3 agonist rather than an anticholinergic, also listed for overactive bladder.
Urinary infection and prostate-related medicines
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic listed for acute cystitis and urinary tract infections, a different symptom group from bladder control. Doxazosin Tablets is an alpha blocker listed for benign prostatic hyperplasia and hypertension; alpha blockers can ease urinary symptoms when an enlarged prostate is the underlying cause.
Further reading
Which bladder tablets can I buy on Direct Meds?
Direct Meds lists 6 bladder medicines. Together they contain 6 different active ingredients, including oxybutynin, solifenacin and mirabegron. Examples include Ditropan and Vesicare; all 6 medicines are listed on this page.
What conditions are bladder medicines used for?
Between them, the bladder medicines on Direct Meds are used for overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, acute cystitis and urinary tract infections.
What form do bladder medicines come in?
They come as tablets. The strengths are listed on each product page.
Which of these bladder medicines is right for me?
Start with the active ingredient: there are 6 different ones in this range. Products with the same active ingredient contain the same medicine. Compare their strength, form and price per tablet. Each product page's details table lists uses, how quickly it works, side effects and interactions. If you take other medicines, are pregnant or have a long-term condition, check with a doctor or pharmacist first.
Will I receive branded or generic bladder medicines?
Usually a generic. Names such as Ditropan and Vesicare identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength. The generic brand and maker depend on stock.
What you will receive →What do bladder medicines cost in rand?
Compare each medicine, strength and pack on its product page. Prices are shown in rand, converted from US dollars, so the final rand total can change with the exchange rate. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Do I need a prescription to buy bladder medicines in South Africa?
No. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order bladder medicines. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →How do I order bladder medicines for delivery in South Africa?
Choose a product, strength and pack, then check out. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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